The important days
for worshipping Hanuman Swami are Saturday, Tuesday and
Thursday. Monday is specially very good Lord Shiva.
According to a legend when Sani (Saturn) approached Hanuman
Swami to bring him under his spell, Hanuman Swami
got him by the hair , dangled him in the air and blew air on him.
Hanuman Swami let him go only after a promise from him
that he would never harm him or his devotees. For those who have Sani
the seven and a half year period as per Indian Astrology, it is
good to worship Hanuman Swami on Saturdays. Others can
worship on any of the three mentioned days to their convenience.

Abhishekams

The significance of
abhishekam to any deity is as follows:

Sandal Paste : for
developing a cool mind and mental peace

Turmeric : for
healing, recovery from diseases, and matrimony

Coconut : for curing
asthma

Curd Rice : for curing
ulcer etc

Cows Milk : for
progeny, to ward off snake curse etc

Honey : for developing
a good voice

Gold : for prosperity

Turmeric in the form
of condiments is carminative, antiseptic, anti-flatulent, blood
purifier and expectorant. It is used in pharmacy and
confectionery. It contains carbohydrate, protein, calcium,
phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, niacin, and vitamin B2.

Flowers
Offered to Sri Hanuman

Garland Made of Betel
Leaves

The story goes that
when Sri Hanuman conveyed the message from Sri Rama, Sita Devi
garlanded Sri Hanuman with a betel vine as a token of Her joy and
appreciation, as she could not find any flowers nearby. Betel
leaves should be made into a garland with a piece of arecanut in
each leaf.

Jasmine

Anjaneya may be
worshipped with jasmine flowers or tulsi on Thursdays.

Parijaatam

It is believed that
Sri Hanuman prefers to frequent places where this beautiful and
fragrant flower abounds.

Tulsi

Tulsi, ocimum sanctum,
is a herb extensively used for worship in temples and homes. Also
called Holy Basil and Hoary Basil it has several medicinal
properties. Tulsi is used in temples dedicated to Lord Krishna,
Sri Rama, and Sri Hanuman.

Lotus

Lotus is dear to Sri
Rama. In the only temple dedicated to Bharatha, the younger
brother of Sri Rama, in Irinjalakuda in Kerala too, garlands made
of lotus are used. Sri Rama had equal affection for his brother
Bharatha and Sri Hanuman. Lotus is also used for worship in
Vishnu temples. Lord Krishna is also called the lotus eyed
(Pankajaaksh).

The petals of lotus
symbolise ripples on water surface representing action based on
knowledge. When viewed from above, its petals would resemble the
small ripples caused by throwing a stone into water. It also
suggests that like lotus grown in slush, representing the mundane
world, the human soul has to evolve into its eternal relation
with God.